News and Events
Client Spotlight: How LAH Makes a Difference
At Lend A Hand Society, we understand that when times are challenging, people need a helping hand. LAH grants are at work every day helping people in the community make it through emergency situations. There are many compelling stories, such as Mrs. N, who has been...
Boston Floating Hospital and Lend A Hand Society
Recently discovered documents revealed that Lend A Hand Society, founded by Edward Everett Hale, was instrumental in the establishment and early operation of the Boston Floating Hospital for Children. From 1896 to 1901, the Floating Hospital functioned as a...
A Comprehensive Look at Homelessness in Boston
According to a recent in-depth study conducted by Boston Indicators, a research arm of the Boston Foundation, homelessness in Greater Boston is a complex issue, often shaped by factors beyond the common associations of substance abuse, mental health challenges, and/or...
Children and Teens Enjoyed Summer Camp Again this Year
Camper and counselor – Cambridge Camping Association
Federal Aid Approved to Support Overburdened Family Shelter System in Massachusetts
On August 28th, Governor Maura Healey’s office announced that Massachusetts has secured over $20 million in federal funding to help alleviate the strain on the state’s family shelter system. The funding, provided by FEMA’s Shelter and Services Program, is the largest...
Rise Up Cambridge’s Innovative Guaranteed Income Program Shows Success
Reports released this year show the success of Rise Up Cambridge, a $22 million initiative providing a new approach to address income inequality and help alleviate family poverty with the goal of allowing the City of Cambridge to support financially struggling...
Fifteen Cents on the Dollar: How Americans Made the Black-White Wealth Gap; A new focus on how underlying issues impact low-income people
The new book, released June 18, traces the family history of several Black Americans back to the 1800s when the wealth gap was 1.8 cents on the dollar in the post-Civil War era. The authors conducted extensive research using sources including "the Federal Reserve's...
Thank you to our donors and friends for making the LAH Spring Event a success
Friends and donors gathered in May for the Lend A Hand Society (LAH) Spring Event to celebrate a year of accomplishments made possible by our generous supporters. The event was an opportunity to recognize LAH donors and enjoy a wine-tasting and hors d'oeuvres in the...
Lend A Hand Society’s 2024 Spring Event featured Laura Rosi, Esq., Chief Executive Officer of Housing Families, as the keynote speaker
Founded in 1986 by Malden community members, Housing Families strengthens individuals, families, and communities through their vision to achieve housing stability for all. Rosi explained how housing instability is often caused by rent increases and loss of employment....
Meet Our Newest Team Member
Lend A Hand Society is excited to welcome Alexandra Heap to the communications outreach team. Alexandra is a passionate and driven professional, dedicated to creating a meaningful impact through her work at LAH. With a background in marketing, particularly within the...